2009 BMW 320 vs. 1954 Daimler Conquest
To start off, 2009 BMW 320 is newer by 55 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Daimler Conquest. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Daimler Conquest would be higher. At 2,433 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Daimler Conquest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 320 (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1954 Daimler Conquest. (100 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1954 Daimler Conquest. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Daimler Conquest weights approximately 44 kg more than 2009 BMW 320.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2009 BMW 320 (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Daimler Conquest. (176 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Daimler Conquest.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 320 | 1954 Daimler Conquest | |
Make | BMW | Daimler |
Model | 320 | Conquest |
Year Released | 2009 | 1954 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2433 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 350 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 7.8:1 |
Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 146 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1429 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2650 mm |